TL;DR
- Sonic has officially confirmed that Season 2 of the highly anticipated S token airdrop will begin on June 18, 2025, launching a more mature phase focused on sustained user activity.
- Passive rewards are being eliminated in favor of active participation.
- Additionally, a loyalty multiplier system and a new logic are being introduced to reward both users and apps for their genuine contributions to the ecosystem.
After a successful first phase that attracted over 100,000 daily active users, Sonic is launching the second season of its reward program with key changes. This new chapter seeks not just to maintain growth, but to build a more sustainable and balanced system that benefits true contributors.
One of the most significant changes is the end of passive points. Simply holding eligible assets will no longer earn rewards. From now on, only real activity counts, users must actively deploy whitelisted assets within DeFi protocols in the Sonic ecosystem, such as staking, providing liquidity, or lending. The goal is to move away from speculation and reward meaningful engagement.
Loyalty Multipliers Reward Consistent Participation
The new loyalty system introduces a multiplier that reflects a user’s engagement in Season 1 and adjusts based on their ongoing activity. This multiplier can range from 1.0x to 3.0x and is designed to reward those who remain consistently active. It currently applies only to EOAs (externally owned accounts) and will soon be visible in the MySonic dashboard.
As for applications, the Gems system has been restructured to prioritize actual economic impact over total value locked. The newly introduced “Revenue Score” will evaluate how much real volume and fees each app generates. This approach benefits apps that contribute directly to network value and avoids incentivizing inflated metrics. Furthermore, apps that fairly distributed their Season 1 rewards will receive a proportionally higher weighting in this new round.
Smart Distribution and NFT-Based Rewards
Users will be able to claim 25% of their airdrop immediately in liquid form. The remaining 75% will be delivered in the form of a transferable NFT, with the option to sell it on the Paintswap secondary market or unlock it early with a penalty. This model seeks to maximize retained value and limit immediate selling pressure.
Applications that earned rewards through Gems will be able to claim 50% upfront, with the remaining half vested over a three-month period. A centralized frontend provided by Sonic will facilitate the claims process, and any unclaimed S tokens will be burned after the deadline.
Sonic once again demonstrates its continued evolution, aligning incentives to reward those who truly build and actively participate. June 18th marks the beginning of a new phase for those committed to the long term in the crypto world.
